How far is Watertown, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Watertown, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Lakeville.
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Start on Lewis Avenue South
20 m · 10 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Continue on Lewis Avenue South
29 m · 4 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
5 m · 1 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Street
19 m · 2 sec · White Street
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Exit the roundabout onto White Street
1736 ft · 43 sec · White Street
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Continue on County Road 10
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
90 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left onto 207th Street West
7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Lakeville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Watertown and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Watertown and 24.2 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Watertown and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.09 km).
#1 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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